My grandma Catherine was my idol. A woman, ahead of the times, she was an Executive at the YWCA in South Carolina, brilliant and beautiful in her camel suits, which I still have to this day. I wanted to be a businesswoman just like her!
It therefore came as a shock when she was diagnosed with both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's right after early retirement. I watched my mentor, who I loved so dearly decline slowly and painfully for years. Finding quality care at that time was impossible, which led our family to operate assisted living homes for dementia patients for over 25 years as "Catherine's Quality of Life Homes".
The Colorado Alzheimer's Association was an invaluable resource to our family, so much so, I am honored to now serve on the Board of Directors and the Colorado Walk Committee. With the growing aging population, it's now more important than ever to put an end to Alzheimer's and all other dementias.
We all have a story, or will soon... By participating in the Colorado Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, we are raising awareness and funds to advance the fight against all dementia diseases — funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research.
Families facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia need us — and with your help, we can be there for them. Please make a donation or register and walk with me, or start your own fundraising efforts linked on our KPMG friends and family page.
Together, we can end Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases!!!
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Thank you for helping advance Alzheimer's support, care and research.
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